Cytinus hypocistis

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Unveiling the metabolites underlying the skin anti-ageing properties of Cytinus hypocistis (L.) L. through a biochemometric approach.

Silva AR et al (2024).
Phytomedicine.
DOI:
10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155685
PubMed:
38696922

Exploring the α-amylase-inhibitory properties of tannin-rich extracts of Cytinus hypocistis on starch digestion.

Correa VG et al (2023).
Food Res Int.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113260
PubMed:
37803573

Parasitic plant-host interaction between the holoparasite Cytinus hypocistis and the shrub Cistus albidus in their natural Mediterranean habitat: local and systemic hormonal effects.

Summary

Cistus albidus and Cytinus hypocistis in the Mediterranean have a complex interaction, with the parasite affecting hormones and triggering a defense response. The host shows tolerance and compensation, and the response is influenced by season and location. Key for understanding plant-parasite interactions and environmental factors.

Endocrinology
Casadesús A and Munné-Bosch S (2023).
Tree Physiol.
DOI:
10.1093/treephys/tpad100
PubMed:
37606243

Potential of plant extracts in targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease: an in vitro and in silico study.

Summary

Researchers at the Universidade Estadual de Maringá have discovered that an extract of [plant name], obtained by ultrasound, has a potent antiviral effect against SARS-CoV-2. In laboratory tests, the extract showed a M inhibition capacity greater than 90%, and an inhibition of 99.6% was observed in an infection model assay. Molecular docking simulations suggested that Tellimagrandin II, a component of the extract, is likely the most effective compound in inhibiting the viral enzyme. This discovery shows promise for natural compounds in the treatment of COVID-19.

COVID-19
de Araujo IG et al (2023).
J Biomol Struct Dyn.
DOI:
10.1080/07391102.2023.2166589
PubMed:
36651196

Selectivity Tuning by Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADESs) for Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Cytinus hypocistis-Studies of Antioxidative, Enzyme-Inhibitive Properties and LC-MS Profiles.

Zengin G et al (2022).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules27185788
PubMed:
36144535

Holoparasitic plant-host interactions and their impact on Mediterranean ecosystems.

Casadesús A and Munné-Bosch S (2021).
Plant Physiol.
DOI:
10.1093/plphys/kiab030
PubMed:
35237829

Exploring the phytochemical profile of Cytinus hypocistis (L.) L. as a source of health-promoting biomolecules behind its in vitro bioactive and enzyme inhibitory properties.

Phytochemistry
Silva AR et al (2020).
Food Chem Toxicol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.fct.2019.111071
PubMed:
31870918

Tannin profile, antioxidant properties, and antimicrobial activity of extracts from two Mediterranean species of parasitic plant Cytinus.

Antimicrobial
Maisetta G et al (2019).
BMC Complement Altern Med.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-019-2487-7
PubMed:
30952208

Cytinus hypocistis (L.) L. subsp. macranthus Wettst.: Nutritional Characterization.

Silva AR et al (2019).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules24061111
PubMed:
30897825

Understanding the evolution of holoparasitic plants: the complete plastid genome of the holoparasite Cytinus hypocistis (Cytinaceae).

Genetics
Roquet C et al (2016).
Ann Bot.
DOI:
10.1093/aob/mcw135
PubMed:
27443299

Antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-tyrosinase properties of extracts of the Mediterranean parasitic plant Cytinus hypocistis.

Antimicrobial
Zucca P et al (2015).
BMC Res Notes.
DOI:
10.1186/s13104-015-1546-5
PubMed:
26462912

Anatomical relations among endophytic holoparasitic angiosperms, autotrophic host plants and mycorrhizal fungi: A novel tripartite interaction.

de Vega C et al (2010).
Am J Bot.
DOI:
10.3732/ajb.0900147
PubMed:
21622439

Endozoochory by beetles: a novel seed dispersal mechanism.

de Vega C et al (2011).
Ann Bot.
DOI:
10.1093/aob/mcr013
PubMed:
21303784

The importance of floral signals in the establishment of plant-ant mutualisms.

de Vega C et al (2009).
Plant Signal Behav.
DOI:
10.1093/aob/mcp049
PubMed:
19816128

The ant-pollination system of Cytinus hypocistis (Cytinaceae), a Mediterranean root holoparasite.

de Vega C et al (2009).
Ann Bot.
DOI:
10.1093/aob/mcp049
PubMed:
19258337